Spelt Hermès but pronounced 'er-mez': The Remix guide to properly pronouncing fashion brands

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There's no handbook on how to pronounce the names of designer fashion brands, or maybe there is? Either way, we've definitely had to look at some of the below names a few times before saying them out loud to avoid sounding stupid!

In order to help you sound more knowledgeable in fashion circles, we have created a list of commonly confused designer brand names and the correct ways to pronounce them.

Balenciaga: bah-len-see-ah-gah

Balmain: bahl-mahhhhn

Comme des Garçons: comb dey gah-sown

Dolce & Gabbana: dol-chey and gab-ana

Givenchy: zjee-von-shee 

Hermès: er-mez

Lanvin: lahn-vahn

Louis Vuitton: loo-wee vwee-tahn

Miu Miu: mew-mew

Moschino: mos-key-no

Versace: vur-sah-chee

Yves Saint Laurent: eve san lau-ron

Words by Sophia Doak
Image from whowhatwear.com.au

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